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COMBAT Grifter BBCOR Baseball Bat: GRIFAB1: Image #328871
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Features

  • -3 Length to Weight Ratio

  • 2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter

  • Free Shipping!

  • Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty

  • Two-Piece Hybrid Design

  • Titanium Enhanced Alloy Barrel

  • Composite Handle

  • Expanded Sweetspot

  • Resonance Proof Taper - Zero Sting/Vibration

  • BBCOR Certified - Approved for H.S. and Collegiate Play

  • Lower M.O.I. Means Faster Swing Speeds

Description

The COMBAT Grifter has already proven itself in youth baseball, now it's time for the Grifter to back up COMBAT's claims of having best BBCORs on the market. For those unfamiliar with the Grifter, it is COMBAT's execution of a high performance two-piece bat. A composite handle combined with an ultra-durable Titanium-enhanced alloy barrel is name of the game here. No fancy rubber hinges or vibration absorbers are present, because the Grifter's resonance-proof taper and Gear Technology tune the fundamental modal frequencies to match bat-ball collision. In layman's terms, the energy of your swing goes completely into the ball, without echoing back into your hands. That's ZERO STING and VIBRATION!! The Grifter also features a lower Moment of Inertia (M.O.I.) that allows players to swing faster and thus generate more power behind their swing! The sweet spot is also several inches larger than on past bats, because even though BBCOR rules regulate trampoline effect, they do not regulate sweet spot size. So even though your distance on perfect hits may not dramatically increase, the ball will travel much further on inside and outside contact. COMBAT: For Players, By Players! The Grifter is BBCOR Certified and approved for High School and Collegiate play. It is backed by a Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty. Free Shipping!

Reviews

Average Ratings Based on 14 Customer Reviews

3.2857142857142856 Stars:Overall Rating
3 Stars: Durability
3.5 Stars: General Feel
3 Stars: Pop
3 Stars: Vibration
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5 Stars: Overall Rating
will

Pros: feels great and despite being bbcor has some great pop to it unlike other bbcor bats ive had. the weight is perfectly balanced.

Cons: everyone wants to use it!!!

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5 Stars: Overall Rating
mikey mal

Pros: It feels just like my old combat 1 composite that I used in little league. Perfect for Babe Ruth.

Cons: Keep your hands off it........

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2 Stars: Overall Rating
IceT

Pros: No sting - good grip and large sweet spot and had a good pop.

Cons: everything else. Returned 1st bat out of the box damaged from the manufacturer - stickers placed to cover up gouges in the barrel. 2nd bat was good outta the box but got it Friday and Tuesday the end cap broke. Returned it and got the DeMarini CF5! Never buy a Combat again!

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3 Stars: Overall Rating
Brandon

Pros: Good pop while it lasted

Cons: used it a few times and the end cap broke

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2 Stars: Overall Rating
ndj0001

Pros: Great bat good feel.

Cons: After 3 weeks end cap cracked.

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1 Stars: Overall Rating
home run

Pros: Pop.

Cons: Junk, my son used it in his first game of the season. The second at bat, the cap and handle shattered. Total junk. My son contacted COMbat and told him he needed to send it to them and that they would send him a replacement the same day they got it. My son paid for overnight freight $40, 3 days ago. Still no bat and they stopped answering their phone! I have left 4 messages over 2 weeks and never a return call! Run while you still can. Junk!

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5 Stars: Overall Rating
Alex L.

Pros: Great bat! Amazing pop and feels balanced. Drops bombs when hit on the sweet spot no matter how hard you swing!

Cons: None so far except that it stings when hit on the end or on the inside (just like any other bat though)

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4 Stars: Overall Rating
Cody J

Pros: Great pop, hit my farthest ever hit with it. Big sweet spot. Love the two piece

Cons: None, except when you swing late and hit where the two pieces come together, stings like a you know what

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1 Stars: Overall Rating
Anonymous

Pros: None

Cons: Please do not purchase a bat from this company. They are poorly made and the company will not stand behind their products. After less than 200 hits the bat came apart. When I called Combat I was told they would not honor the 1 year warranty and even they don't expect their bats to last much longer than this.

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4 Stars: Overall Rating
Batter up

Pros: Bat is well balanced

Cons: Bat broke at end after batting practice 1 month after purchased

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1 Stars: Overall Rating
1 Stars: Durability
1 Stars: General Feel
1 Stars: Pop
1 Stars: Vibration
COMBAT Jimmy Jimmy player

Pros: None

Cons: Breaks very easily

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5 Stars: Overall Rating
4 Stars: Durability
3 Stars: General Feel
4 Stars: Pop
3 Stars: Vibration
nice bat George player

Pros: the bat has really good pop and i would recommend this for everyone great bat!!!

Cons: nothing bad about it

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4 Stars: Overall Rating
2 Stars: Durability
5 Stars: General Feel
4 Stars: Pop
4 Stars: Vibration
COMBAT Grifter BBCOR: GRIFAB1 Brado parent

Pros: Excellent balanced

Cons: End cap durability

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4 Stars: Overall Rating
5 Stars: Durability
4 Stars: General Feel
3 Stars: Pop
3 Stars: Vibration
ehhhhh.... Brian coach

Pros: My 10 year old likes it better than his Vexxum Dimarini 2 5/8. It has held up better than any of our other bats in terms of durability.

Cons: We've owned this bat for 2 years. I don't see the pop folks like to talk about--maybe it's there. I feel like I've seen good pop from the Combat B4 and B1. I wish the sweet spot was a bit bigger on the grifter. I gave vibration a 3 stars. This is not because I think it's vibration is average. It is above average. However, they sell the bat with the idea that it doesn't virbrate and there is this "ZERO STING and VIBRATION." Unfortunatley, that isn't even close to true. There is plenty of sting outside the sweet spot. And, in some cases, severe sting. Decent bat. But don't buy it thinking it solves all your sting problems.

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Questions and Answers

Have a question about the COMBAT Grifter BBCOR Baseball Bat: GRIFAB1? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.

What's the difference between a composite and an alloy bat? j.roque
Composite is made with carbon fiber threads woven together, alloy is just an aluminum bat.
Sean
well i want to get maybe a grifter and a 52 caliber. i like the sound of the 52 caliber and im pretty dead set on it. however i really dont know much about the grifter because i cant find reviews. how is the bat compared to other aluminums and would you recommend just a solid 1 piece aluminum or the 2 piece like this? gooberperl
Personally, I like the one piece. And the feedback we've gotten on the 52 Cal. has been pretty impressive. Some people like the feel of a 2 piece. My own personal preference is a 1 piece.
Linda
Is this bat BBCOR certified? kodywith a k
Yes. It is BBCOR certified.
TJ
COMbats have been known to crack easily. Do BBCOR COMbats crack as easy? brewers25
We have not heard of any issues with the COMBAT BBCOR bats. They are great bats with tons of pop.
KG
Is this bat better than the Omen? beast
These bat are very different in structure, but they would both be a good buy.
Shelbe
Is this bat well-balanced throughout the bat? McCoy6
Yes, this will be a well balanced bat.
KB
What kind of break in? Does it get better with more hits on it? Mike
This has an alloy barrel, and therefore does not require a break in. Alloy barrel bats will be hot right out of the wrapper. Only composite barrel bats will require a break in and they will perform best over time.
Jennifer
Does this bat better suit a contact hitter or a power hitter? Dauby
The COMBAT Grifter BBCOR is a two-piece bat that is typically better suited for a contact hitter. Most power hitters prefer the stiffness and feel of a one-piece bat, while contact hitters prefer the flex offered by two-piece bats.
Jennifer
I am going to be 14 next year and looking for a bat... I am 13 right now and 5'5 120 and contact hitter but i still have some good power. Is this a good bat for me? abc
The Grifter is definitely a great bat for an all around hitter. Based on your height and weight, a 30 or 31" model is recommended.
Tyler
What bat will improve swing speed the most? J.Bell_24
Balanced bats like the COMBAT Grifter will assist in improving your bat speed.
Kara
Does this bat have a lighter swing weight than the 2012 Easton Typhoon? heart breaker
Yes, the COMBAT Grifter BBCOR bat will have a much lighter swing weight than the 2012 Easton Typhoon, because of the two-piece design used in the COMBAT Grifter.
Noah
I am looking for a bat for my 14 yr old son. He has to have a BBCOR bat this year. He is a very good line drive hitter. He is 5'10" and 115 lbs. I am concerned about the weight of the bat. Bob
The COMBAT Grifter BBCOR: GRIFAB1 Adult is going to have a very balanced swing weight. Based on his height and weight, we recommend a 31" 28 oz. model.
Aubrey
What size Grifter would you recommend for my son?he is 5'4 and 105lbs. joe
If you were set on getting the new COMBAT Grifter BBCOR, I would recommend getting the smallest size available which would be the 31" 28oz. However, based on your son's height and weight, he may be more comfortable swinging a 29" or 30" bat.
Justin R.
Does the end cap crack quickly? evan23
After reading some of the review it seems that it has happened. Please keep in mind that the COMBAT Grifter BBCOR: GRIFAB1 Adult has a 12 month manufacturer's warranty. So if that happens they will replace it.
Chad M.
Is this a well balanced bat and what is it comparable to? Shortstop#2
The COMBAT Grifter BBCOR: GRIFAB1 Adult is a balanced two-piece bat. It is similar the Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex or the 2013 Easton S2.
Kara
How balanced is this bat? Is it extremely balanced? Or just average? yadier
The COMBAT Grifter BBCOR: GRIFAB1 Adult will have an average swing weight.
Kara
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About the Brand

COMBAT is obsessed with making the "best bats" in the industry.

A product of the CE Composites brand, COMBAT entered the baseball and softball worlds in 2004.  Since that point, the company has emerged as the fastest growing brand within the industries.  Their bats have set a higher standard in all leagues and age ranges.

The brains behind COMBAT are not only regarded as composite design, manufacturing and engineering experts, but they are also die hard fans and players of the game.  Above all, they strive to understand what players need and want.  They truly live by their motto:

"FOR PLAYERS, BY PLAYERS..." 

Bat Properties

COMBAT Grifter BBCOR Baseball Bat: GRIFAB1
Barrel Diameter 2 5/8
Baseball Bats BBCOR
Bat Type Baseball
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Length to Weight Ratio - 3
Material Half and Half
Vendor COMBAT
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